About AACES

AACES members are involved in a variety of activities throughout the year.

Ergonomic Gardening Tools

Professional Development

“Beans, Brains & Things” is a series of lunchtime training opportunities that address
both professional and quality of life issues for AACES members. The professional development
seminars and "pot-luck" lunch are free to members. Non-members can also attend for
a minimal charge at the door. Topics are selected through a survey of AACES members.

Community Service

ACCESS members give back to their community through a wide variety of service projects.
Previous projects include blood drives, fundraisers and food drives for hunger relief
organizations and recycling programs for old cell phones and eyeglasses. The American
Red Cross, Arkansas Rice Depot, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Lions Club International
are a few of the organizations who have benefited from AACES’ efforts.

State Office Employees enjoying Valentine's Day

Networking through AACES

In addition to professional development and meetings, AACES hosts several fun social
events throughout the year that provide a great way to get to know your coworkers!
Mingle with other specialists at the annual Halloween party or an AACESS after work
happy hour. Enjoy delicious treats from the Valentine bake sale and Easter egg hunt.

AACES Scholarships

Each year AACES sponsors an Arkansas 4-H member's trip to 4-H National Congress. National
Congress, held in Atlanta, Georgia, provides a life-changing experience for youth
to meet other 4-H members from across America, as they participate in educational
workshops focusing on diversity, cultural experiences, leadership and team development.

AACES Annual Meeting

AACES Annual Meeting

AACES Annual Meetings are held in January to discuss and plan the coming year.

Resolutions

Resolutions.— a statement, recommendation or request regarding a particular issue — are submitted
each year to Administration by professional associations for consideration. AACES
resolutions are suggested and voted on by the membership at the annual meeting.